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Watch: Israeli firefighting planes combat bushfire in northern Galilee

Firefighter planes are combating flames in northern Galilee, working on preventing their expansion to Highway 87, which is currently closed, and nearby beaches.

Firefighters combat a bushfire in norther Galilee.
Israeli firefighters applaud medical staff battling coronavirus outside the Ichilov hospital in Tel Aviv on April 7, 2020.

Toxic gas leak contained at thermosolar plant in Ramat Negev

View of a massive wildfire near Latrun, April 30, 2025.

Comptroller warns: 'One step away from disaster' wildfire preparation plans must be consolidated

 A forest fire in the Jerusalem Hills, July 16, 2025.

Large fires breaks out in Jerusalem Hills, multiple firefighting teams responding


Fire at Boston-area senior living facility kills at least nine

About 70 people lived at the Gabriel House Assisted Living Facility in Fall River, Massachusetts, where the fire broke out about 9:30 p.m. on Sunday.

 Boston firefighters respond to a two-house fire between Sumner and Webster Streets in East Boston, Massachusetts, July 30, 2014.

Wildfire on Greek island of Crete scorches forest, forces evacuation of over 1,000

Hundreds of firefighters battled a blaze that forced the evacuation of over 1,000 people on Crete island on Thursday.

 Firefighters try to extinguish a wildfire near Ierapetra, on the island of Crete, Greece, July 3, 2025

Fire breaks out at Mount Precipice in Nazareth

Seven firefighting teams, as well as four firefighting aircraft from the “Elad” firefighting squadron, are working to extinguish the flames.

 Four firefighting aircraft from the “Elad” squadron joined the firefighting efforts

Two firefighters killed in Idaho shooting, gunman still active, sheriff says

 Kootenai County Sheriff's vehicle travels near an area where multiple firefighters were attacked when responding to a fire in the Canfield Mountain area outside Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, U.S. June 29, 2025.

Wildfire near Jerusalem's Ein Kerem under control

The residents of the nearby Swedish village have been evacuated, including a day center for people with special needs.

 A firefighting aircraft operates at the site of a fire that broke out near Jerusalem, Israel, June 9, 2025

Three dead in fire that broke out in residence in Deir el-Asad

Two of the victims were a woman and her 10-year-old son.

 Israeli firefighters try to extinguish a fire which broke out in Jerusalem, May 16, 2025.

Netanyahu claims 18 arrests in Israel fires, police surprised

The cause of the extensive fires, which have caused widespread damage to the Jerusalem Hills area, remains unclear.

 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over a backdrop of fires in the Jerusalem area.

Fire-prevention technologies used around the world: Why not in Israel?

These innovations are saving forests, parks, and entire cities from devastating fires.

 Forest sensor

Planes from Cyprus, Croatia, Italy, France to provide support as firefighters battle inferno

The massive blaze continues to rage as over 120 firefighting and rescue teams attempt to contain the spreading fire.

Aircraft dispersing fire-retardant materials

Funding cuts to Israel's rescue services direct cause of fires, delayed rescue efforts - opinion

The Israeli Climate Forum sent an urgent letter to Netanyahu in early March, warning of the urgent need for emergency preparedness.

 Firefighters try to extinguish a fire which broke out near Moshav Mesilat Zion, April 30, 2025.

Firefighters continue to battle Jerusalem fire as train service resumes, evacuated residents return

Eight aircraft from Cyprus and Italy are expected to arrive on Thursday afternoon.

 The Jerusalem hills after nearly 24 hours of fires burning in the area, May 1, 2025.